Category: Trademark
Crossing the Gap
January 25, 2025
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:26 pm
The “Mind the Gap” trademark dispute centers on the legal conflicts arising from the use of the iconic phrase, widely recognized in the context of the London Underground’s public announcements. The case delves into key issues of trademark registration, the scope of protection for widely
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Global Business Summit
November 9, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:34 pm
The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), established in 1853, is one of India’s oldest and most influential chambers of commerce. Based in Kolkata, it has played a pivotal role in eastern India. BCCI has invited Biswajit Sarkar, Advocates – IP Attorneys, a leading
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Starbucks vs Starbuds
July 24, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 2:39 pm
In a recent legal development, Starbucks has filed a lawsuit against Starbuds Flowers, a mobile marijuana retailer, accusing the company of trade mark and copyright infringement. The lawsuit, filed on June 28th in the U.S. District Court of Southern District of New York, claims that
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Footwear War
July 19, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 9:06 pm
In a significant trademark dispute, Puma has filed an application for cancellation of the Nike’s registered trade mark “FOOTWARE,” aiming to prevent Nike from using the mark. Both companies have appeared in the European General Court (constituent of Court of Justice in European Union) for
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Happy Saraswati Puja
February 13, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 8:46 pm
Saraswati Puja, an esteemed Hindu festival, pays homage to Goddess Saraswati, the divine embodiment of knowledge, wisdom, art, music, and learning. Revered across India and Nepal, particularly in the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, and Assam, this sacred observance typically graces the calendar in
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Presenting at an International Seminar
January 24, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 12:04 pm
We are elated to share that our founder Adv. Biswajit Sarkar has been invited to be a Speaker at the online Seminar- “The Transformation of Law under the influence of Technical and Economic Internationalization” organized by the School of Foreign Law of Kutafin, Moscow State
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Legal Battle of VBM
January 17, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 6:56 pm
A recent legal tussle between German medical equipment giant VBM Medizintechnik GMBH and Indian entity VBM India Co (VBMIC) owned by Geetan Luthra, was filed in Delhi High Court has grabbed attention. The plaintiff German company was founded in Germany in 1981by Mr Volker Bertram.
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Beyond Borders: The Iconic Trademark Of Mother Teresa
January 8, 2024
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 10:40 am
In the vast realm of trademarks, a rule stands unwavering – the prohibition of personal names as trademarks. Yet, in the cosmic tapestry of exceptions, a transcendent figure emerges. When a personal name evolves into a symbol of global significance, it defies the conventional restriction.
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Apple’s Watch Dilemma
December 20, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:04 pm
The tech giant Apple has announced the cessation of sales for its latest Apple Smartwatches—Series 9 and Ultra 2—in U.S. retail stores from Christmas Eve, with online sales ceasing from Thursday. This decision comes after a legal battle with Masimo, a U.S.-based leading medical technology
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Changes in Madrid Protocol
November 15, 2023
Biswajit Sarkar - IP Law Firm India
Post time: 7:29 pm
The Madrid Protocol is a well-known international trademark registration and protection system for efficient and easy trademark filing and management. However, certain changes to the Madrid Protocol starting November 1, 2023, will come into effect. These changes are mainly: Stating the time limit within which
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